CA District Support Pharmacist FT

CVS Health•El Centro, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time District Support Pharmacist to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps across a district and support pharmacy teams. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and Rx District Leader, the pharmacist works in various district stores and supports pharmacy management, oversight, and operations. During shifts without an overlapping Pharmacy Manager, the pharmacist may serve as the manager’s proxy and assume day-to-day duties when the sole or primary pharmacist on duty. The role focuses on safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, immunizing, and clinical care; accurate prescription fulfillment; positive patient experiences; inventory management; and compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and company policies. The pharmacist travels within a reasonable radius as business needs require, maintains relevant clinical and technical skills, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and involves physical tasks such as standing, reaching, lifting, and handling pharmacy items.

Requirements

Active pharmacist license in the state where the store is located.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Must not be on the DEA Excluded Parties list.
Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require.
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Friendly, helpful customer-service approach and ability to understand and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
Ability to use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed.
Ability to identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain upright and mobile for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and stoop; perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and adjust machines precisely.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
Ability to accurately express or exchange detailed information verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.

Responsibilities

Travel throughout the district to fill pharmacist shifts scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator and oversee pharmacy operations and teams.
Serve as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap and assume the manager’s day-to-day duties when the sole or primary pharmacist on duty.
Help manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices.
Support accurate prescription fulfillment by following and directing the pharmacy team to follow workflow procedures and safety guardrails.
Promote positive patient experiences through compassionate care, collaboration with patients’ healthcare teams, coaching colleagues, and proactively resolving insurance or medication issues.
Offer and deliver immunizations and support Pharmacy Technicians in learning to immunize.
Manage pharmacy inventory in each pharmacy worked, following best practices and protecting cold chain products.
Remain flexible to meet scheduling and business needs and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic.
Maintain clinical and technical skills, complete required trainings and continuing medical education, and seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
Support access to care and patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care, including testing and prescribing services where permissible.
Comply with federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS Health policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, security, and workplace safety.
Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within designated timeframes.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.